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Last Updated: Jan 05, 2005 
To make the best decisions when it comes to data management you'll need to keep up on emerging technologies, such as DB2 UDB, data management tools, integration, BI, and much more. Let us help you find the resource you'll need. >> Have a question about managing your database? Ask Search400 experts Pascal Jacquemain and John Brandt
>> Get more advice in these white papers on DB2
NEWS:
>> IBM adds two new database tools to aid self-healing  (CRN) 06 Jun 2002
>> Oracle disputes database rankings (CNET) 10 May 2002
>> BMC unifies database tools (Enterprise Systems ) 08 Mar 2002
>> Lazy Software debuts new database for OS/400 (The Four Hundred) 15 Dec 2001
>> IBM expands database software (CNET) 27 Nov 2001
>> BMC rolls out new database tool (eWEEK) 11 Oct 2001
ADVICE:
>> Programmatically reduce database space
TIP :With the field level keyword VARLEN for Physical Files you can programmatically reduce the size of the database.
>> To Index or Not Index in DB2 Part I -Theoretical Introduction - A Vendor Connection
WEBCASTS :Avoid over or under estimating the importance of DB2 indexing. Discussion includes details on index structure, how indexes ...
>> Seven steps to a Java Web database application
TIP :iSeries programmers don't always have to know Java to create e-business applications.
>> Is it a flat file or a database file?
ASK THE EXPERTS :If a legacy application is using RPG II to write data files to an iSeries 400 machine, are the files flat files instead of ...
>> B2B Collaboration: Expanding Web Services Architectures - A Vendor Connection
WEBCASTS :Learn how to expand your Web service architecture and orchestrate new levels of application integration. Discover how to ...
>> Get the most out of your database
ASK THE EXPERTS :Can you recommend a good book or methodology to make sure that we get the best performance out of our databases?
>> Create profiles from a DB2/400 database
ASK THE EXPERTS :Is it possible to create profiles from a DB2/400 database?
>> Equivalent to Oracle's DESCRIBE
ASK THE EXPERTS :Does DB2/400 have anything equivalent to Oracle's DESCRIBE?
>> What MIB objects does DB2 UDB use?
ASK THE EXPERTS :I understand that DB2 UDB for AS/400 uses some of the RDBMS MIB objects and does not have a private MIB. Which objects does ...
>> iSeries 400 file structures
ASK THE EXPERTS :Being an Integrated System, OS/400 and DB2/400 RDBMS are started automatically when we start the iSeries 400 System. Can I ...
>> What TCP ports are used by ODBC to connect to the DB2/400?
ASK THE EXPERTS :What TCP ports are used by ODBC to connect to the DB2/400?
>> Issue SQL statements to the DB2/400
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm executing SQL statements through the Client Access ODBC driver against an iSeries V4R2M0. It works, but the time response ...
>> Export\import data to DB2 on the iSeries
ASK THE EXPERTS :Is there a way to transfer a dBASE IV (.DBF file) file that contains memo fields (.DBT file) to an iSeries 400 DB2 physical ...
>> Creating a database that runs on the iSeries
ASK THE EXPERTS :I currently support a MS access procedure database on the Client/Server side and would like to know if there is any available ...
>> Updating audit fields
ASK THE EXPERTS :I have a database file which has some audit fields on it: add date and time, and update date and time (all numeric fields). ...
>> Can you tell me a little about UDB?
ASK THE EXPERTS :I'm working with V5R1. My knowledge on UDB is very limited. I create my files with DDS or SQL Create Table, but what is the ...
>> Combine colums on a DB2 table
ASK THE EXPERTS :There are three separate columns on a DB2 table that have to match the corresponding input info that I have to pull off the ...
>> Is it possible to re-use deleted records?
ASK THE EXPERTS :If I use 're-use deleted records' on a database file, what impact on performance should I expect? If the performance is not ...
>> Extract data from files on the AS/400
TIP :Here's a simple method to extract data from files on the AS/400 and make the results available on another platform.
>> Get rid of deleted records and improve performance
TIP :Remove deleted files, then you can reclaim the storage space and get the DASD and performance back.
>> Get rid of deleted records and improve performance - Part 2
TIP :Alternatives and comments to removing deleted files.
>> Use trigger programs to track record changes
TIP :Search400 expert John Kohan shows you how trigger programs can help you keep an eye on record changes.
>> Watch your DB2 connections
TIP :Watch out for this problem connecting Websphere Application Server to DB2.
>> Dynamically reorganizing DB2 files -- Take 2
TIP :An update to Mr. Codispoti's tip. I've combined his 3 programs into one -- similar to the program that we use.
>> Dynamically reorganizing DB2 files
TIP :Learn how information can be extracted from DB2 files and used to reorganize members when deleted records exist.
>> Seven steps to a Java Web database application
TIP :iSeries programmers don't always have to know Java to create e-business applications.
>> Embedded SQL and V5R1
TIP :IBM made some changes for V5R1 that are having an impact on existing applications. Check out this tip for the details.
>> Get the Most out of SQL & DB2 UDB for the iSeries
CHATS :Don't miss this Live Expert Q&A where you discover best practices to take advantage of the SQL interfaces of DB2 UDB for ...
BOOKS:
>> iSeries and AS/400 SQL at Work Price: $ 84.55
This book will show you how to make SQL work in your business environment. It contains the AS/400 query optimizer, advanced ...

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